Biography

Mark Houghton has been a member of the internationally acclaimed, GRAMMY Award-winning Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra since 2014. Previously, he held principal horn posts in the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, The Phoenix Symphony, and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Mark is a past prizewinner of national solo horn competitions and has appeared as a guest artist or soloist with many notable orchestras and music festivals. Mr. Houghton earned a bachelor's degree with a Performer's Certificate from the Eastman School of Music as a student of W. Peter Kurau. A passionate educator, Mark has presented numerous clinics and master classes across the nation, and currently serves as Adjunct Professor of Horn at Â鶹ֱ²¥. Mark is also an owner of Houghton Horns, a family business that specializes in high-quality instruments, services, accessories, and educational resources for brass players of all levels.

Education

B.M., Eastman School of Music

Member, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra